Everyone, Don’s sleeping bag worked loose today and caught in his rear wheel, causing a catastrophic accident. Don is in Vanderbilt dealing with the loss of his right foot among other injuries. If you don’t hear from him for a few days, that is why. I’m sure he will get back to posting about his adventures soon, but they are going to be a different sort of adventure for a time. Please hold Don in your thoughts and prayers as he adjusts to his new challenges. - Kris Cook
Hey Don just discovering your adventure content post-fall. I love your video and sound effects 10:32 as you cruise through these remote other-worldly stretches. Seems crazy but at least you’ll always be able to relive these moto adventures.
Hey Gary. I've lived in Kentucky my entire 63 years, and there is some great riding in most of the state that isn't well publicized. Just get off the main roads and there aren't any bad road choices.
I`ve been fantasizing about stealth camping since I first started riding motorcycles in 1970. Dad would drive us cross-country on vacation and I would look at every turnoff and powerline...and here we are ;- )
Just heard about the crash. Damn. Let us know how we can help? I have to say it, are you really trying to emulate Scooter Mullet (AKA Richard)? Going to the extreme this time. Seriously, reach out. Heal well 👋 👽
Kenneka is my favorite store bought sausage as well. but like the rest of it though, it contains MSG. Hence the reason i hunt and have a local butcher process sausage, without it.
6:00 - I spent the first 18 years of my life in eastern Kentucky so this was like old home week. Sadly, the main industries are now meth and social security disability fraud. Looks like you managed to avoid the meth heads, or probably fentanyl fiends now. 16:00 - Sounds like you found the meth heads in east Tennessee. 😕 They're in southeastern Ohio, too. 20:00 - I'm *still* digging these stealth camping gems. Like SpaceX booster landings, I can't get enough of these. They never get old. No guarantees about Ranger Dan and his Big Dog Dick, but most people in eastern Kentucky leave you alone. It's that "an armed society is a polite society" thing. I need to make a nylon fabric shelf for a hammock gear loft for my rolled up pants (Gerber MultiPlier, keys, wallet, pistol, spare magazine, flashlight, ear buds, large knife, locksport tools, change, pepper spray, pen, etc.). I don't like loose stuff rolling around in the hammock with me and getting under me. Maybe a stuff sack that I can tie haul up the end of the hammock above my head? I also need some way to organize my boots while I'm sleeping. The boots probably need to stay outside, but if something happened (mischievous raccoons?), I'd be hosed. I can't ride my bike without my boots. I think a tarp over the bike, even a camo tarp, is going to be easier to sell as "bike weather protection" while camo netting is going to be perceived as an intent to hide your illegal camping from Johnny Law, perpetrator. Then again, if it works, you're not seen and there is no problem. 🙂
Asheville n.c. (close to johnson city) Allows tent camping in the city.On the side walks or where ever you deem O.K. They're so silly they might even pay you And you can also leave your trash and use the side walk for a bathroom. They're Almost like San Francisco.
The sad thing is that its not just TN that has sh!tty areas. Every State now seems to have its dumping ground for junkies, homeless mental patients and home bums. Anyways...you're in for some rough roads ahead and wish you sone better luck. As Jim Bronson would say...."hang in there" 🤗
@@michaelbdoherty you ride on your side if the line, I'll ride on mine.. When some hack is in my lane coming around blind corners,, I get pissed.. THAT IS MY LIFE YOU YAKE FOR GRANTED..
@@gregmulfort9577 remember that next time you get an eye full of someone on a blind corner. If you ride that way, you drive worse.. keep to your lane. His accident is horrible, but unrelated to this video or my comment on it.
@@kevinbowers3917 I've been in a head on with someone on my side. I don't need your lecture. You sound like someone who's never been punched in the mouth. And you need it.
Everyone, Don’s sleeping bag worked loose today and caught in his rear wheel, causing a catastrophic accident. Don is in Vanderbilt dealing with the loss of his right foot among other injuries. If you don’t hear from him for a few days, that is why. I’m sure he will get back to posting about his adventures soon, but they are going to be a different sort of adventure for a time. Please hold Don in your thoughts and prayers as he adjusts to his new challenges. - Kris Cook
Damn... so sorry to hear that. We're always running on the edge. Hope he bounces back quickly.
Dammit. Thank you for posting this horrible news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Don.
Sorry to hear this. Don, take inspiration from your friend Richard. The adventures are not over, keep your head up
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Hey Don just discovering your adventure content post-fall. I love your video and sound effects 10:32 as you cruise through these remote other-worldly stretches. Seems crazy but at least you’ll always be able to relive these moto adventures.
I am not aware of Don's adventures but, I am now a subscriber/supporter and will be praying for him to stay strong 🙏
I’m in central KY and looking to get to KKSP and ride the Dragon Slayer this summer. Great channel!
I'm in central Kentucky too... Lexington. Maybe I'll see you around somewhere? Maybe I already have?
Speedy recovery.
I only rode in Southeast Kentucky. Around Hazard. Was some great roads there.
Hey Gary. I've lived in Kentucky my entire 63 years, and there is some great riding in most of the state that isn't well publicized. Just get off the main roads and there aren't any bad road choices.
I`ve been fantasizing about stealth camping since I first started riding motorcycles in 1970. Dad would drive us cross-country on vacation and I would look at every turnoff and powerline...and here we are ;- )
Spam = the runnings . And yes good luck in your travels.
Just heard about the crash.
Damn.
Let us know how we can help?
I have to say it, are you really trying to emulate Scooter Mullet (AKA Richard)?
Going to the extreme this time.
Seriously, reach out.
Heal well 👋
👽
Kenneka is my favorite store bought sausage as well. but like the rest of it though, it contains MSG. Hence the reason i hunt and have a local butcher process sausage, without it.
I injoyed the video. And I'll have a spam sandwich in your name
Johnson city does suck. It is a collage town and only fun for kids. I go to the VA there and went a few times when my friends went to ETSU.
6:00 - I spent the first 18 years of my life in eastern Kentucky so this was like old home week. Sadly, the main industries are now meth and social security disability fraud. Looks like you managed to avoid the meth heads, or probably fentanyl fiends now.
16:00 - Sounds like you found the meth heads in east Tennessee. 😕 They're in southeastern Ohio, too.
20:00 - I'm *still* digging these stealth camping gems. Like SpaceX booster landings, I can't get enough of these. They never get old. No guarantees about Ranger Dan and his Big Dog Dick, but most people in eastern Kentucky leave you alone. It's that "an armed society is a polite society" thing.
I need to make a nylon fabric shelf for a hammock gear loft for my rolled up pants (Gerber MultiPlier, keys, wallet, pistol, spare magazine, flashlight, ear buds, large knife, locksport tools, change, pepper spray, pen, etc.). I don't like loose stuff rolling around in the hammock with me and getting under me. Maybe a stuff sack that I can tie haul up the end of the hammock above my head? I also need some way to organize my boots while I'm sleeping. The boots probably need to stay outside, but if something happened (mischievous raccoons?), I'd be hosed. I can't ride my bike without my boots.
I think a tarp over the bike, even a camo tarp, is going to be easier to sell as "bike weather protection" while camo netting is going to be perceived as an intent to hide your illegal camping from Johnny Law, perpetrator. Then again, if it works, you're not seen and there is no problem. 🙂
Asheville n.c. (close to johnson city) Allows tent camping in the city.On the side walks or where ever you deem O.K. They're so silly they might even pay you And you can also leave your trash and use the side walk for a bathroom. They're Almost like San Francisco.
The sad thing is that its not just TN that has sh!tty areas. Every State now seems to have its dumping ground for junkies, homeless mental patients and home bums. Anyways...you're in for some rough roads ahead and wish you sone better luck. As Jim Bronson would say...."hang in there" 🤗
I know you just lost your foot, and thats horrible, however, you need lane discipline when on Appalachian back roads or anywhere for that matter.
Dude, come on. Stop being a Karen for once in your life. We all know the risks and accept them.
@@michaelbdoherty you ride on your side if the line, I'll ride on mine..
When some hack is in my lane coming around blind corners,, I get pissed.. THAT IS MY LIFE YOU YAKE FOR GRANTED..
Dude just shut up. Time and place for everything and this ain't it.
@@gregmulfort9577 remember that next time you get an eye full of someone on a blind corner. If you ride that way, you drive worse.. keep to your lane. His accident is horrible, but unrelated to this video or my comment on it.
@@kevinbowers3917
I've been in a head on with someone on my side. I don't need your lecture. You sound like someone who's never been punched in the mouth. And you need it.